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Texas Republicans release a redistricting plan that could achieve Trump's aims

Headline from Delaware Public Media, on the newest of 2 developments

Republicans in the Texas House have released a proposed new redistricting map that seeks to fulfill President Trump's desire to add up to five additional GOP congressional seats in the state.

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  1. Redistricting maps yet to be revealed as concerns grow

    Headline from KHOU Houston ·

  2. Newest

    Texas Republicans release a redistricting plan that could achieve Trump's aims

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

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  1. KHOU Houston

    Redistricting maps yet to be revealed as concerns grow (opens KHOU Houston)

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    KHOU Houston's feed description

    There's a big battle in Texas over redistricting. Republicans are pushing for more seats, while Democrats say they need to see the maps to vote.

  2. The Washington Free Beacon

    New York Democrats Plot Texas-Inspired Redistricting Changes—But They Wouldn't Go Into Effect in Time for 2026 Midterms (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    As Texas Republicans gear up to redraw congressional maps and potentially lock in a larger House majority ahead of 2026, Democrats in New York are scrambling to catch up—by proposing a change to the state's redistricting process that would not go into effect until after the midterm elections.

  3. Delaware Public Media

    Texas Republicans release a redistricting plan that could achieve Trump's aims (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Republicans in the Texas House have released a proposed new redistricting map that seeks to fulfill President Trump's desire to add up to five additional GOP congressional seats in the state.

  4. The Daily Signal

    MAP QUEST: Texas Redistricting Could Boost GOP’s House Delegation in Midterms (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Texas Republicans have released proposals for a redrawn congressional map that could spell trouble for Democrats in the midterms.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Texas Republicans propose new U.S. House map with more winnable GOP seats (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The new map would create five new Republican-leaning seats that Trump is seeking as his party looks to bolster its chances of maintaining its slim House majority.

  6. Fox7 Austin

    Proposed Texas redistricting map would drastically shift Democrat-held seats (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.

  7. MyNorthwest

    Texas Republicans propose new US House map with more winnable GOP seats (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans proposed a new U.S. House map Wednesday with more winnable GOP seats as Democrat-led states weigh what they can do to

  8. PJ Media

    The Democrats' Hypocritical Objections to Texas GOP Redistricting Plan (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Explore the hypocrisy in gerrymandering as Texas redistricts for political gain.

  9. The New Republic

    Texas Republicans Unveil Alarming Map Stealing Democratic Seats (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The Texas GOP has a plan to erase any chance of Democrats retaking the House.

  10. CNN

    Texas Republicans release new House maps as they attempt to take 5 Democratic seats (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Texas Republicans have released their highly anticipated plan for how to tip the balance in their favor in next year’s midterms – redrawing the state’s congressional map in favor of more GOP seats.

  11. Delaware Public Media

    Texas Republicans unveil a proposed redraw of House seats to boost the party (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Texas Republicans have unveiled a proposed redraw of the state's congressional map that is likely to help the party pick up additional seats.

  12. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Texas GOP's proposed new US House map reshapes two DFW Democrat-held districts into GOP majorities (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Texas Republicans propose a redrawn House map that flips two Democrat-held seats in DFW into GOP-majority ones.

  13. New York Times

    Texas GOP’s New Congressional Map Targets Democratic Urban Districts (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Texas Republicans unveiled a redrawn congressional map that they hope will result in a gain of five seats in the U.S. House after the 2026 midterm elections.

  14. The Hill

    Texas GOP’s redistricting plan alarms Democrats (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    As Texas Republicans move forward with a highly unusual plan to redraw congressional lines mid-decade, Democrats see it as an effort to shut them out of power — and say it is a repeat of 2003.

  15. The Hill

    These Texas Democrats are at risk under proposed GOP maps (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a proposal for new congressional maps after President Trump called for the Lone Star State to create five new House seats ahead of the midterms. The proposed maps could help Republicans protect their narrow 219-212 House majority.

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